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Erica Jong

In a bad marriage, friends are the invisible glue. If we have enough friends, we may go on for years, intending to leave, talking about leaving - instead of actually getting up and leaving.

Erica Jong

Marriage

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When a marriage is unhappy, having friends provides emotional support that helps people stay even when they want to leave. This support can make them delay taking action, causing them to talk about leaving without actually doing it.

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